Salient Features of Cancer

Official figures indicate that cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for 7.6 million deaths

Official figures indicate that cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for 7.6 million deaths. Here are some of the more disturbing facts about this killer disease.

* India has nearly 3 million cancer patients.

Tumor Markers - For Cancer Diagnosis and Prognosis
An ideal tumor marker for a cancer should be specific to that cancer and not generate false positive results.

* A million new cases are reported in India every year.

* Deaths from cancer worldwide are estimated to reach 13.1 million deaths in 2030.

* Lung and oral cancer is the most common among men.

About Brain Tumor
Brain tumors are the abnormal growth of brain cells that may be benign or metastatic. Brain tumors account for about 2.4% of all the tumor diagnosesandare most challenging due to their critically delicate location.

* Cervix and breast cancer is the most common among women.

* Tobacco use is the most important risk factor for cancer causing 22 percent of global cancer deaths and 71 percent of global lung cancer deaths.

Carcinoid Tumors - Carcinoid Syndrome - Symptoms, Signs, Diagnosis & Treatment
Carcinoid tumors is a benign tumor that results in carcinoid syndrome. Only 8 to 10% of all carcinoid tumors are associated with the carcinoid syndrome.

* Lung, stomach, liver, colon and breast cancer cause the most cancer deaths each

* Cancers such as breast, cervical and colorectal cancer can be cured if detected early and treated properly.

Pheochromocytoma | Adrenal Gland Tumor: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention
Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor of the adrenal glands that secretes the catecholamines, adrenaline and noradrenaline. Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment of adrenal gland tumor are explained in detail.

* There are more than 100 types of cancers; any part of the body can be affected.

* One-fifth of all cancers worldwide are caused by a chronic infection; for example human papillomavirus (HPV) causes cervical cancer and the hepatitis B virus (HBV) causes liver cancer.

Source-IANS